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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s (JFGC) Annual Campaign is well underway after a very successful Main Event. Since the campaign kick-off, the campaign team has been busy contacting donors to explain that this year’s campaign has new goals in mind: strengthening Jewish pride in the face of growing antisemitism by raising funds to support the…

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By Noah Goldman, JFGC Israel & Global Jewry Associate “People Love Dead Jews.” This provocatively titled book by Dara Horn has won the National Jewish Book Award and was one of New York Times’ Notable Books of 2021. As part of Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Outshine Hate Initiative, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is…

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By Ken Garfield With faith and determination, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte launched its annual campaign to raise money for righteous causes, and raise voices against prejudice. The 2023 Main Event on Jan. 19, the first in-person celebration in three years, brought this year’s theme to life – “Now We Go Forward.” Almost 600…

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By Susan Cherin The Levine Jewish Community Center’s popular Charlotte Jewish Film Festival (CJFF) is back for its 19th year from February 4 to 26, 2023. The All Festival Pass will be available for $154 through January 15 and $192 January 16-February 4. All Festival passes, as well as tickets to individual films ($15), can…

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Three years ago, a careful and thorough analysis of growing agency and community needs clarified the need to grow Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s (JFGC) Annual Campaign to $5 million. Last fall, our community celebrated the triumphant achievement of this record-breaking milestone and all of the donors who made it possible. The launch of the…

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After years of planning, developing, and constructing, Friendship Circle is excited to announce and invite the community to the Grand Opening of its Inclusive Fun Zone. This 6,000 sq. ft. indoor play space, the first one of its kind the area, offers fun, recreational, therapeutic, educational, and social opportunities for children, teens, and young adults…

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By Julie Loftis, JFS Marketing Specialist Co-chairs, Adina Loewensteiner and Andrew Bernstein, are excited to announce the honorees for Live Laugh Give 2023. “This year we are thrilled to recognize Eric and Susan Lerner for their many contributions to Jewish Family Services (JFS), the Jewish community, and the greater Charlotte community.” Eric and Susan have…

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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s 2023 Main Event will take place on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel. Co-chairs David and Julie Sheffer are excited to announce that we will welcome Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of “ABC News Nightline,” Juju Chang as our featured speaker. Her topic will be “50% Korean. 100% Jewish.”…

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By Roy Weinberger and Robin Spivock Jewish Social Singles of the Carolinas was organized six months ago to offer individuals over the age of 45 who were born Jewish, converted to Judaism, or have a reasonable connection to Judaism, an easy and safe way to connect for fun activities. The group uses the free Meetup.…

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